as in wet
to make or become slightly or moderately wet
moisten the cloth before cleaning with it
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Recent Examples of moistened
Turn the compost pile, and keep it properly moistened.
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
At least, this time, unlike the December 2023 inspection, only natural juices moistened the ham and the rice looked insect-free.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
For any type of cabinet, a soft cloth lightly moistened with soapy water should do the job effectively.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
With gloved hands, press lightly on the top so the ingredients are moistened by the milk.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
That could explain the oxygen released from the Mars soil sample when moistened.
—Joel S. Levine, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2025
Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
At least, this time, unlike the December 2023 inspection, only natural juices moistened the ham and the rice looked insect-free.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
For any type of cabinet, a soft cloth lightly moistened with soapy water should do the job effectively.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
With gloved hands, press lightly on the top so the ingredients are moistened by the milk.
—Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
That could explain the oxygen released from the Mars soil sample when moistened.
—Joel S. Levine, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moistened
Verb
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This one hails from Memphis and excludes a sauce altogether — although feel free to wet your ribs with whatever sauce tickles your fancy.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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Avoid wetting foliage when watering plants or water in the morning if using overhead sprinklers to help minimize foliar disease.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
Verb
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The frames are cleaned, rinsed in 6,000-gallon tanks, and coated using a custom process.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Deli slicers are supposed to be washed, rinsed and sanitized every four hours when on the job.—
David J. Neal
May 14,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
Verb
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For makeup, artist Raoul Alejandre drew black liner in Moore’s waterline, flushed her cheeks and dressed her lips in a pale pink hue.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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Creamy and well-pigmented, this is designed to tint the lips with barely-there color, applied without precision, and flushed out with the smudger tool on the opposite end of the crayon.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
22 May 2026
Verb
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However, the wearer of these Saman Amel shorts should have greater leeway, thanks to their longer length, straight-leg silhouette, and fluid washed silk fabric.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 May 2026
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Meanwhile, her subtle smoky eye, washed liner and clumpy lashes embellished the moody undertones of her fashion, while her naked nails and rosy lips added a minimal twist.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Start with a clean cloth damped with plain water.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
9 Dec. 2025
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Use a cotton ball damped with rubbing alcohol and rub over the area.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Varnished or very well-sealed surfaces can be wiped with a soft cloth lightly dampened with dish soap and water.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
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None of these challenges have dampened the enthusiasm of those building world models.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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“Moistened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moistened. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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